PWHL Hamilton continues to build out its inaugural roster for its highly anticipated 2026/27 season debut. And on Thursday, the expansion team scored some big PWHL news when it secured veteran defender Zoe Boyd to a two-year contract running through the 2027/28 campaign.
Boyd arrives as the first Phase 3 addition for the club during the expansion team player distribution process. She marks the sixth player to officially join the incoming Ontario squad.
Zoe Boyd's PWHL Experience Boosts Hamilton Defense
The 25-year-old has split her pro career between Ottawa and Boston. Last season, she appeared in 12 games for the Boston Fleet before an upper-body injury ended her year early. Now fully healthy, she adds reliable defensive depth to the Hamilton backline.
The news also brings built-in chemistry.
Boyd will rejoin former Boston teammate Alina Müller, along with ex-Ottawa players Emily Clark and Brianne Jenner. That familiarity could help the expansion team hit the ice running.
Off the ice, Boyd hosts the popular women's sports and culture podcast No Straight Answers with Zoe Boyd.
PWHL Hamilton GM Meghan Duggan continues to piece together a competitive core from scratch, with the Phase 3 signing deadline set for Friday afternoon and more big-name roster moves expected.
